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Oxford House Arts and community centre in the heart of Bethnal Green. Est. 1884. Home to a theatre, dance studio, chapel, creative space and offices.

This October at Oxford House we are celebrating Black history, creativity and community across the East End!! 16 October...
14/10/2026

This October at Oxford House we are celebrating Black history, creativity and community across the East End!!

16 October | Neighbours Garden
Join Kofi Dechie C and Valentina W. Mwazange at Oxford House Café for a relaxed community gathering bringing together people of colour and allies. Connect with fellow creatives, share experiences and support one another in our creative journeys across London.

6:30pm–9:30pm
Oxford House Café
Free

21 October | Black History Month Open Mic Night
Join us for an evening celebrating Black poets, writers and spoken-word performers. Through storytelling and performance, we celebrate the lyrical heritage of the East End.

6:30pm–8:30pm
Oxford House
Free

23 October | Flower Making Workshop
Join artist Salima of Salima for a paper flower workshop exploring identity and connection through craft. Create your own unique bloom to take home.

5:30pm–8:30pm
Oxford House, Bethnal Green
£30 (booking via Eventbrite)

24 October | Mon Âme: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Join us for a film screening exploring Black life, identity and representation in Britain and the wider diaspora. Featuring Mon Âme and other films, followed by a discussion on Black British identity and the future of Black communities in the East End.

6pm–9pm
Oxford House
Free

29 October | Wellbeing Walk and Mindfulness Meditation
Reconnect with yourself and the East End through a guided walk towards Victoria Park, incorporating mindfulness and reflection. The evening will conclude with a meditation and hot chocolate!

6pm–8pm
Starting at Oxford House
Free

30 October | Q***r Games Night
Join BABEMBA for a Halloween-themed games night celebrating community through play. Come in costume, meet new people and enjoy an evening together.

6:30pm–10pm
Oxford House
Free

31 October | Bobbin ‘n’ Weavin: Mending Workshop
This workshop with explores material repair as a form of cultural reclamation. Bring a garment to mend, alter or adorn with cultural symbols and patterns as we celebrate heritage, identity and shared knowledge.

12pm–4pm
Oxford House
£10

Discover the history of Oxford House on our upcoming guided building tour!Established in 1884, Oxford House has a fascin...
13/10/2026

Discover the history of Oxford House on our upcoming guided building tour!

Established in 1884, Oxford House has a fascinating story to tell. Join us as we explore our listed Victorian building, uncover stories from our archives, visit our beautiful secret chapel and take in views across East London from our rooftop.

Whether you’re interested in local history or simply want to discover more about Bethnal Green, we’d love to welcome you.

Event details:
Wednesday 14th October 2026
11am–12pm
Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, London E2 6HG
£7.50

Book your place via the link in our bio!

Join Kofi Dechie C and Valentina W. Mwazange at Oxford House Café for a relaxed community gathering bringing together PO...
09/10/2026

Join Kofi Dechie C and Valentina W. Mwazange at Oxford House Café for a relaxed community gathering bringing together POC and allies to connect, share, and support one another in our creative journeys in London 🌱

Whether you’re an artist, creative, or simply looking to connect with like-minded people, come through, as we create space for each other to grow🫶🏽

Oxford House Café, London
Friday 16th October
6:30pm - 9:30pm 
Free Entry

We’d love to see you there! 🧡🧡

Come spend an evening making beautiful paper flowers, exploring identity and connecting through craft this Black History...
08/10/2026

Come spend an evening making beautiful paper flowers, exploring identity and connecting through craft this Black History Month at Oxford House, Bethnal Green. 🌷

Led by artist Salima of Leafy Kinfolk, this beginner-friendly workshop is a chance to slow down, get creative and make your own unique bloom to take home.

Friday 23rd October
5:30–8:30pm
Oxford House, Bethnal Green
£30,book your spot via Eventbrite - link in bio! ✨

We can’t wait to see you there! 🧡🧡

Join us at Oxford House as we celebrate the lyrical heritage of the East End through a night of poetry and performance! ...
07/10/2026

Join us at Oxford House as we celebrate the lyrical heritage of the East End through a night of poetry and performance!

We’ll be honouring the black voices and communities that have helped shape London’s cultural identity, with a nod to the rich Grime history that can be found in Oxford House.

Oxford House Café
Wednesday 21 October 2026
6:30–8:30pm
FREE,  donations welcome

🔗Book via the link in bio

Want to perform? Got a question? Please contact Niké :[email protected]

We’re excited to see you there! 🧡🧡

06/10/2026

A gorgeous short film by .der.producer showcasing a wonderful weekend in the Chapel. Thanks Florian for capturing the essence of a joyful weekend.

As Florian says …

“London. Fashion Week. Sunshine and high spirits. Over two weeks on and I’m still thinking about this weekend.

Together with the tremendously talented Martin King, Genesis Rico Dela Cruz , Xavier LaCroix, Pat and the whole crew. At the centre of it in Bethnal Green.

Learning more about the history of the place gave those days another layer of meaning. Oxford House has supported the East End since 1884. Today, the team keep making room for creativity, friendship and community.

A proper shout-out to the people behind those doors. Your work deserves to be seen.

This little film is for all of you. For what you create, for who you are, and for everyone who keeps showing up.

Loved making this with you. And even happier to call you, my friends. Let’s move on in time. Much love.

Thanks to from for the interview :)

Starring:




Producer of J.O.B.:
Featuring footage:
Music (second part):

📸 The Power of Partnership: Rethinking Humanitarian Photography with Children in Conflict⁠⁠At least 6,266 children were ...
05/10/2026

📸 The Power of Partnership: Rethinking Humanitarian Photography with Children in Conflict⁠
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At least 6,266 children were killed in conflict in 2025 — a 34% increase from the year before. Photography can humanise the stories behind these statistics, but how we tell them shapes what the world understands.⁠
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Join Save the Children’s Anna Sass Anna Sass _ and Ivy Lahon (Ivy Lahon ), academic Jess Crombie and — by video from Gaza — emerging photojournalist Omar Ashtway (omar_ashtawy) (Ian Parry (The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant ) Scholarship mentee) for a vital conversation on who gets to tell these stories, what responsibilities come with that power, and how we move beyond documenting crisis to building narratives with children, not just about them.⁠
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Moderated by Mohamed Somji Mohamed Somji
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🗓 Thursday 8 October 2026 🚪 Doors 6:30pm | 🎤 Panel 7pm 📍 Oxford House (OxfordHouse1884 ), Bethnal Green, London

Check out what’s going on at Oxford House in Black History Month.So much on you’ll want to check our website and socials...
02/10/2026

Check out what’s going on at Oxford House in Black History Month.

So much on you’ll want to check our website and socials to make sure you don’t miss them.

The ‘East Mend’ banner is at Whitechapel Gallery! We’re excited to share that the ‘East Mend’ banner is currently on dis...
02/10/2026

The ‘East Mend’ banner is at Whitechapel Gallery!

We’re excited to share that the ‘East Mend’ banner is currently on display at Whitechapel Gallery from 1st - 5th October. ‘East Mend’ was created by an intergenerational community group at Oxford House with commissioned artist Aya Haidar, from the Material Histories project, as part of Made in the East End, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Last night, the project ‘A Love Song for Whitechapel’ by artist Aya Haidar was celebrated at Whitechapel Gallery, with ‘East Mend’ proudly on display in the Assembly Room alongside the event.

The banner will remain at the Gallery throughout this weekend, coinciding with ‘The Strength Between Us’, Whitechapel Gallery’s programme marking the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street.

A big thank you to everyone who contributed their time, creativity, stories and skills to ‘East Mend’, we’re proud to see your work represented at Whitechapel Gallery.

If you’re in the area this weekend, pop into the Gallery and have a look!

01/10/2026

🎙️ The Eastenders, by Kezieah

To celebrate Black History Month and National Poetry Day, we’re sharing Kezieah’s powerful poem The Eastenders, from our Made in the East End project, Write Where We Stand.

Write Where We Stand is an anthology created with students from two local secondary schools, Oaklands School and Mulberry Academy, alongside poets and .makoha - celebrating young voices that shape our communities.

And there’s more! 🌱✨ Throughout Black History Month, we have an exciting programme of mindful and making-centred events, you can find out more and get involved via our website. 🔗

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Derbyshire Street
London
E26HG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10:30am - 1:30pm

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+442077399001

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